He was laregely responsible for one of the few rock albums worthy of being called perfect (the first VU album). Even if his solo work is spotty or his ego is gigantic, he is still one of the most talented songwriters to ever be born.

I remember a few years ago he was playing a late show here in Detroit and there was maybe 1 ticket sold in advance. I think the early show that night was The Loved Ones with Gaslight Anthem opening if that gives it a time frame at all.
Point being, its sad but he is completely overlooked at this point in time.

i bet if people went just to see them and beg for fugazi, they'd be pissed and argue all like, "hey, this isn't about fugazi, but about something much more!!! It's about change and getting back at the richers!!! not about the past! fugazi is DEAD!!! move on!!!"

yeah, i'd go just to bug them about whether or not this would make them all get back together. ian would give me such an evil stare...

Speaking of politics, did anyone see Michelle Baccman (not going to bother to look that up to see if it's even remotely spelled right) on Jimmy Fallon last night? I haven't checked out the video yet but I heard they played Lying Ass Bitch by Fishbone when she came out, which if true is beyond amazing